After an initial attempt to ventilate a patient fails, you reposition the patient's head and reattempt ventilation without success. You should next
A. assess for a carotid pulse and initiate CPR if necessary
B. use a flow-restricted oxygen-powered ventilation device
C. initiate airway obstruction removal techniques and provide transport
D. continue to reposition the patient's head at the scene until you are able to secure a patent airway
Answer: C. initiate airway obstruction removal techniques and provide transport
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A) place a spoon or similar item between the patient's teeth. B) have the neighbor help you restrain the patient's arms and legs. C) place ice packs around the patient's neck in case the seizure is caused by a fever. D) place some padding beneath the patient's head and wait for the seizure to stop.
Which of the following is a federal agency that regulates the dispensing of controlled substances?
a. CDC b. DEA c. FDA d. AMA